Qatar Rail sends Civil Defence engineers to Japan

The delegation of Civil Defense engineers sent to Japan on a business tour to observe fire-resistant materials for use on the metro system in Doha.

Qatar Rail has sent civil defence engineers in a bid to learn the latest technologies and materials used in the manufacture of metro rolling stock and the extent of its resistance to fire.

The tour, organised in partnership with the Japanese Mitsubushi Group, started with a visit to the compnany's train laboratory in Mihhara - followed by a visit to the Kinki Sharyo Co rolling stock factory.

The delegates were given a visual presentation on some of the materials used in manufacturing rolling stock and how these specific materials are fire-resistant.

Delegates also visited a laboratory in Tsukuba and observed live fire experiments on sample materials used in metro rolling stock flooring.

“As such, we at Qatar Rail are keen on arranging these types of activities for our junior engineers and technicians as well as the more seasoned Qatari engineers specialised in the fields of materials and inspection at the General Directorate of Civil Defense.”

Last September Qatar Rail organized a tour to Berlin for civil defense experts, with the aim of learning about the evacuation and emergency plans adopted in Germany for its metro system.